Are you an experienced CNC Milling Setter who takes pride in precision machining, accurate machine setups and maintaining high production standards?

We are looking for a skilled CNC Setter specialising in Milling to join an established precision engineering operation with a well-equipped workshop and consistent production workflow.

This is a hands-on role focused specifically on setting CNC milling machines, not operating them. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of machine setups, tooling, offsets, technical drawings and basic G-code.

Experience within a high-volume production environment is essential.

You will be responsible for:

• Setting up CNC milling machines for high-volume production.
  

• Preparing and installing tooling, fixtures and machine setups.
  

• Performing tool changes and adjusting offsets.
  

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and engineering specifications.
  

• Reading and understanding basic G-code and CNC milling programs.
  

• Ensuring machines are correctly set up to achieve required specifications and tolerances.
  

• Troubleshooting setup-related issues to minimise downtime.
  

• Making necessary setup adjustments to maintain consistent production quality.
  

• Working closely with CNC operators to ensure smooth production processes.
  

• Supporting continuous improvement within the machining environment.
  

Requirements

• Matric is required.
  

• Proven experience as a CNC Milling Setter within a production environment.
  

• Hands-on experience setting CNC milling machines.
  

• Experience within a high-volume production environment is essential.
  

• Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings.
  

• Strong understanding of milling tooling, tool changes, fixtures and offsets.
  

• Able to read and understand basic G-code / CNC machine programs.
  

• Ability to edit CNC programs would be advantageous.
  

• Experience with Fanuc controls would be advantageous.
  

• Exposure to Haas, Doosan or similar CNC milling machines would be beneficial.
  

• Experience setting CNC machining centres, particularly vertical milling machines, would be advantageous.
  

• Able to work accurately to tight tolerances and maintain high-quality standards.
  

• Trade qualification in Fitting & Turning or Millwright would be advantageous.
  

Benefits

• Hourly rate: R90.00 per hour.
  

• Night Shift Allowance applicable.
  

• Stable opportunity within an established precision engineering environment.
  

• Well-equipped workshop with consistent production workflow.
  

• Day and night shift opportunities:
  

  • Night Shift: Monday to Thursday, 19:00 – 05:30.
    

  • Day Shift: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 – 16:00 and Friday, 07:00 – 13:00.
    

How to Apply:

If you’re a dependable and skilled CNC Setter looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and let’s explore the fit.